A Greek river god travels to Russia for a historic museum milestone
In short: The British Museum loaned a marble sculpture of the river god Ilissos to the State Hermitage Museum. This video highlights the display of the reclining figure from the Parthenon's West pediment, which served as a centerpiece for the Russian institution's 250th anniversary celebrations.
The loan featured the Ilissos statue, a significant piece of ancient art originating from the Parthenon in Athens. By placing this work in the Hermitage, the British Museum participated in the commemoration of the Russian museum's founding two and a half centuries prior.
The collaboration involved leadership from both institutions, including Neil MacGregor of the British Museum and Mikhail Piotrovsky of the Hermitage. The event underscored the role of cultural exchange in marking major institutional anniversaries.
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